Team Operations - Academy Athletic Trainer

TITLE : Athletic Trainer- Development Academy

DEPARTMENT : Team Operations

REPORTS TO : Head Athletic Trainer

FLSA : Full Time, Salaried; Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART

You are a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer seeking a full-time athletic trainer role where you can provide coverage for the MLS NEXT teams. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who values teamwork and collaboration to develop further as an athletic trainer. Our culture is one of fostering learning and development. This is an ideal position for recent graduates or those seeking for opportunities / experience working at a high-level soccer club and high-performance staff. In this position, you will gain valuable exposure to the performance side of our department while performing duties in line with the medical team's unified vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs within a multidisciplinary model for the Club.

Comply with all Club and league policies and procedures.

Performs as Certified Athletic Trainer in managing the health care of players. Health care includes but is not limited to : first aid / emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, developing rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals.

Maintain a complete and up to date roster of player health and participation records in the League-provided electronic medical record system.

Order, maintain and inventory supplies and clinical equipment.

Keep athletic training room and clinic area safe, clean and organized.

Provide medical assistance to the athletic training staff.

Comply with all OSHA Standards and regulations including blood borne pathogens.

The athletic trainer will put the health of the athletes first and foremost.

Participates in department meetings and continuing education as required.

Collaborate with the Orlando City B Head Athletic Trainer with care of MLS NEXT PRO team.

Collaborate with the Orlando City athletic trainers with care of the MLS team.

Collaborate with the other Orlando City academy athletic trainers with care of the MLS NEXT teams.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

It's never just a job at Orlando City SC. It's a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications :

Bachelor's or master's degree required in Athletic Training from an accredited CAATE program

BOC certified athletic trainer

Florida State Athletic Training licensure (or eligible)

Current CPR / AED certification

In good standing with NATABOC and a member of the NATA (or CATA).

Ability to travel both nationally and internationally (valid passport or ability to obtain one)

Collaborate with coaches, athletes, performance staff, and medical professionals to improve and manage player condition

Must pass a background check to work with minors. Must undergo mandatory Safe Sport online training.

Physically capable of performing the daily tasks of athletic training (lifting, standing long periods of time, ability to perform physical tasks, etc.)

Computer skills : Outlook, Office, Excel, Electronic Medical records entry

Ability to work independently and autonomously is required.

Excellent communication skills and organization skills.

This position requires non-traditional work hours around the players' academic commitments at the OCSC School (including early mornings, nights and / or weekends)

The job requires regularly lifting / pushing up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting / pushing more than 25 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, etc.

About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride :

In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league's 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club's MLS debut.

The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league's championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons.

In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women's soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club's first win.

The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team's head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.

In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue Inter&Co Stadium located in the heart of downtown Orlando.

In July 2021, the Club which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.

For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at Peopleandculture@orlandocitysc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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